Foldable absorbent apparatus and method of using the same

Abstract

A foldable absorbent apparatus to ameliorate bleeding of a wound which includes a first and second absorbent pad layer to absorb a fluid, and a malleable material layer enclosed within the first and second absorbent layer configured to be formed in various shapes, wherein the malleable material allows the first and second absorbent pad layers to be formed in various shapes to apply a pressure to a wound while at the same time absorbing fluids from the wound to promote healing of the wound.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A foldable absorbent apparatus to ameliorate bleeding of a wound, the foldable absorbent apparatus comprising:
 a first and second absorbent pad layer to absorb a fluid; 
 a medication layer disposed between the first and second absorbent layers; and 
 a malleable material layer enclosed within the first and second absorbent layer configured to be formed in various shapes, 
 wherein the malleable material allows the first and second absorbent pad layers to be formed in various shapes to apply and maintain a positive pressure to a wound while at the same time absorbing fluids from the wound to promote healing of the wound. 
 
     
     
       2. The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a time-release layer disposed between the first absorbent layer and the medication layer to control a time the medication layer reaches the first absorbent layer. 
     
     
       3. The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the medication layer includes at least one of a pain medication, a coagulant, an antibiotic, and an anti-bacterial agent. 
     
     
       4. The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second absorbent layer is formed of at least one material selected from a group consisting of cotton, gauze, and a polymer material. 
     
     
       5. The apparatus of  claim 4 , wherein the polymer material is formed of at least one material selected from a group consisting of polyacrylate, chitosan, polyamine, polylysine, polyethylene, xanthan, a cellulosic polymer, a dextran, a starch, or any combinations thereof. 
     
     
       6. The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a friction member disposed on an outer surface of at least one of the first absorbent layer and the second absorbent layer. 
     
     
       7. The foldable absorbent apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first and second absorbent pad layers is in direct contact with the wound. 
     
     
       8. The foldable absorbent apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the malleable material layer comprises at least one of a metal, a polymer, an alloy, a fiber, foil, or any other material which is malleable or formable to various shapes and is capable of retaining the shape in order to secure and hold the foldable absorbent apparatus in a desired position or shape. 
     
     
       9. The foldable absorbent apparatus of  claim 1 , as sized and configured to apply and maintain positive pressure to a wound resulting from a dental procedure.